Tiger Woods hits a shot during a practice round Sunday ahead of the British Open, which starts Thursday at Muirfield, Scotland.

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Steve DiMeglio
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Tiger Woods left West Palm Beach, Fla., on Saturday for the British Open, landing with his trusted confidants - caddie Joe La Cava, agent Mark Steinberg, public relations manager Glen Greenspan and girlfriend Lindsey Vonn - and with his entire luggage collection intact.

A healthy left elbow got off the plane, as well.

Woods touched down early Sunday and headed straight to Muirfield Golf Club, host for this week's 142nd British Open. He hit a few balls and went right off the first tee with Jason Day and Dustin Johnson to begin preparation for the year's third major. ...